A Guide To Planning Your Special Event Flowers

By Bliss Florist

12-10 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR EVENT:

• START LOOKING ON PINTEREST/BRIDAL MAGAZINES FOR INSPIRATION
• BOOK YOUR WEDDING VENUE, AND NOTE IF THEY HAVE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON PETALS ALONG THE AISLE, OR OPEN FLAME, ETC.
• THINK OF YOUR WEDDING THEME, EX: CLASSIC ROMANCE, WOODLAND FAIRYTALE, RUSTIC, COUNTRY, ELEGANT AND GLAMOROUS, MODERN, SHABBY CHIC, ENCHANTED GARDEN, BLACK AND WHITE TIE AFFAIR
• START THINKING ABOUT FAVORITE FLOWERS AND COLORS
• OBTAIN COLOR SWATCHES OR PHOTOS OF BRIDE’S GOWN, BRIDESMAID DRESSES, AND GROOM AND GROOMSMEN TIE/VEST COLORS

9 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR EVENT:

• SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH YOUR FLORIST TO DISCUSS DESIGNS AND ESTABLISH A BUDGET
• COMPRISE AN ESTIMATED GUEST LIST (THIS WILL DETERMINE BUDGET FOR CENTERPIECES)

6-4 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR EVENT:

• PURCHASE VASES, OR SCHEDULE ANY RENTAL PIECES
• BOOK YOUR FLORIST, AND MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT

3 MONTHS LEADING UP TO YOUR EVENT:

• FOLLOW UP WITH FLORIST ABOUT ANY CHANGES TO GUEST LISTS/DÉCOR RENTALS ETC.
• FINALIZE WEDDING DETAILS
• MAKE PAYMENTS ON WEDDING FLOWERS